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The current Enterprise was actually the second aircraft carrier of that name. Here's the original USS Enterprise, circa 1942, in the Pacific Ocean. It was launched in 1936.

The current Enterprise was actually the second aircraft carrier of that name. Here's the original USS Enterprise, circa 1942, in the Pacific Ocean. It was launched in 1936.

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The first USS Enterprise is seen from a Douglas Dauntless dive-bomber immediately after it had cleared the flight deck on September 20, 1944, in the Pacific.

The first USS Enterprise is seen from a Douglas Dauntless dive-bomber immediately after it had cleared the flight deck on September 20, 1944, in the Pacific.

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The current Enterprise was commissioned in 1961. Here it is on May 22, 1963.

The current Enterprise was commissioned in 1961. Here it is on May 22, 1963.

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Radar equipment is shown on the flight deck of the USS Enterprise on May 22, 1963.

Radar equipment is shown on the flight deck of the USS Enterprise on May 22, 1963.

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The USS Enterprise sails in the Mediterranean Sea on July 8, 1963.

The USS Enterprise sails in the Mediterranean Sea on July 8, 1963.

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Airman Jeffrey Hedgespeth controls the templates on a "Ouija" board used to keep track of the aircraft on the flight deck aboard the USS Enterprise on November 9, 1998, during a deployment to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch. less

Airman Jeffrey Hedgespeth controls the templates on a "Ouija" board used to keep track of the aircraft on the flight deck aboard the USS Enterprise on November 9, 1998, during a deployment to the Persian Gulf ... more

A rainbow of sailors in colored flight deck jerseys and uniform shirts gathers around Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jay Johnson as he addresses the crew of the USS Enterprise during his visit to the aircraft carrier as it operates in the Persian Gulf on Nov. 24, 1998. less

A rainbow of sailors in colored flight deck jerseys and uniform shirts gathers around Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jay Johnson as he addresses the crew of the USS Enterprise during his visit to the aircraft ... more

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A U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet leaves trails of light in this time exposure as it launches at night from the flight deck of the USS Enterprise Nov. 25, 1998 in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch. less

A U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet leaves trails of light in this time exposure as it launches at night from the flight deck of the USS Enterprise Nov. 25, 1998 in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation ... more

Air traffic controllers work aboard the USS Enterprise on December 16, 1998 in the Persian Gul.

Air traffic controllers work aboard the USS Enterprise on December 16, 1998 in the Persian Gul.

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The light streak of the afterburner from an F/A-18 Hornet lights up the flight deck on the USS Enterprise as the commanding officer, Capt. Marty Chanik, monitors the first wave of strike aircraft launching from the deck into Iraq on December 17, 1998. less

The light streak of the afterburner from an F/A-18 Hornet lights up the flight deck on the USS Enterprise as the commanding officer, Capt. Marty Chanik, monitors the first wave of strike aircraft launching from ... more

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Aviation ordnancemen on the flight deck of the USS Enterprise load an F-14 Tomcat with an AIM-9 sidewinder missile in preparation for a second wave of attacks against Iraq in support of Operation Desert Fox December 17, 1998. less

Aviation ordnancemen on the flight deck of the USS Enterprise load an F-14 Tomcat with an AIM-9 sidewinder missile in preparation for a second wave of attacks against Iraq in support of Operation Desert Fox ... more

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An American airman walks past a bomb covered in graffiti taunting Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein on December 17, 1998, aboard the USS Enterprise.

An American airman walks past a bomb covered in graffiti taunting Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein on December 17, 1998, aboard the USS Enterprise.

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An F/A-18C Hornet awaits the signal from flight deck personnel prior to launch from the deck of the USS Enterprise on December 18, 1998 in the Persian Gulf.

An F/A-18C Hornet awaits the signal from flight deck personnel prior to launch from the deck of the USS Enterprise on December 18, 1998 in the Persian Gulf.

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Aircraft fill the deck of the USS Enterprise on Dec. 18, 1998.

Aircraft fill the deck of the USS Enterprise on Dec. 18, 1998.

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A crewman of the USS Enterprise takes advantage of a lull in activities, in between air strikes against Iraq, to paint icons of bombs on a squadron aircraft to symbolize the number of bombing runs.

A crewman of the USS Enterprise takes advantage of a lull in activities, in between air strikes against Iraq, to paint icons of bombs on a squadron aircraft to symbolize the number of bombing runs.

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Bombs sit ready to be loaded onto various aircraft by crewmen of the USS Enterprise for a third wave of air strikes against Iraq December 18, 1998.

Bombs sit ready to be loaded onto various aircraft by crewmen of the USS Enterprise for a third wave of air strikes against Iraq December 18, 1998.

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The professional photographers of the USS Enterprise photo lab send their regards to Saddam Hussein on a piece of ordnance to be used in the third wave of air strikes against Iraq in this photo from December 18, 1998. less

The professional photographers of the USS Enterprise photo lab send their regards to Saddam Hussein on a piece of ordnance to be used in the third wave of air strikes against Iraq in this photo from December ... more

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A lookout keeps watch on the horizon on December 18, 1998, while the USS Enterprise prepares for the third wave of air strikes of operation Desert Fox.

A lookout keeps watch on the horizon on December 18, 1998, while the USS Enterprise prepares for the third wave of air strikes of operation Desert Fox.

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Crew members on the flight deck of the USS Enterprise speak with Rear Admiral J. Cutler Dawson, Enterprise Battle Group Commander, and Archbishop O'Brien from the Archdiocese for Military Services, during his visit to the aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf Dec. 19, 1998. less

Crew members on the flight deck of the USS Enterprise speak with Rear Admiral J. Cutler Dawson, Enterprise Battle Group Commander, and Archbishop O'Brien from the Archdiocese for Military Services, during his ... more

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An F14 Tomcat takes off the flight deck of the USS Enterprise in the Adriatic Sea on January 26, 1999.

An F14 Tomcat takes off the flight deck of the USS Enterprise in the Adriatic Sea on January 26, 1999.

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The "shooter" gives the pilot of an F/A-18 Hornet the signal as his aircraft is launched from a catapult during flight operations on board USS Enterprise February 22, 1999.

The "shooter" gives the pilot of an F/A-18 Hornet the signal as his aircraft is launched from a catapult during flight operations on board USS Enterprise February 22, 1999.

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USS Enterprise battles high seas while taking on stores during an underway replenishment with the USS Detroit in the Adriatic Sea in 1999.

USS Enterprise battles high seas while taking on stores during an underway replenishment with the USS Detroit in the Adriatic Sea in 1999.

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An F-14 Tomcat lands aboard the USS Enterprise on March 6, 1999 in the Mediterranean Sea.

An F-14 Tomcat lands aboard the USS Enterprise on March 6, 1999 in the Mediterranean Sea.

An F-14 takes off from the main deck of the USS Enterprise on October 9, 2001 as a second wave U.S.-led air attacks on Afghanistan was launched.

An F-14 takes off from the main deck of the USS Enterprise on October 9, 2001 as a second wave U.S.-led air attacks on Afghanistan was launched.

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A jet takes-off from the flight deck of the USS Enterprise in the Arabian Sea on October 11, 2001.

A jet takes-off from the flight deck of the USS Enterprise in the Arabian Sea on October 11, 2001.

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U.S. Navy personnel raise the American flag aboard the USS Enterprise on October 20, 2001 during Operation Enduring Freedom. This flag flew over the Arlington (Va.) Fire Department command post at the Pentagon following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack there. less

U.S. Navy personnel raise the American flag aboard the USS Enterprise on October 20, 2001 during Operation Enduring Freedom. This flag flew over the Arlington (Va.) Fire Department command post at the Pentagon ... more

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An E-2C Hawkeye lands on the USS Enterprise on October 20, 2001, during Operation Enduring Freedom.

An E-2C Hawkeye lands on the USS Enterprise on October 20, 2001, during Operation Enduring Freedom.

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The bow of the USS Enterprise is seen from the navigation bridge on October 28, 2001, as the ship heads into the Suez Canal.

The bow of the USS Enterprise is seen from the navigation bridge on October 28, 2001, as the ship heads into the Suez Canal.

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USS Enterprise returns to its home port at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., on November 10, 2001.

USS Enterprise returns to its home port at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., on November 10, 2001.

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Country singer Garth Brooks and his band perform on the flight deck of the USS Enterprise while docked at its home port, in Va., on November 21, 2001.

Country singer Garth Brooks and his band perform on the flight deck of the USS Enterprise while docked at its home port, in Va., on November 21, 2001.

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U.S. President George W. Bush speaks to a crowd of about 10,000 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise at Naval Station Norfolk December 7, 2001 in Norfolk, Va.

U.S. President George W. Bush speaks to a crowd of about 10,000 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise at Naval Station Norfolk December 7, 2001 in Norfolk, Va.

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Actor Ben Affleck entertains the crew of the USS Enterprise in the Persian Gulf on December 22, 2003.

Actor Ben Affleck entertains the crew of the USS Enterprise in the Persian Gulf on December 22, 2003.

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U.S. Navy sailors perform a burial at sea ceremony for U.S. Navy Machinist's Mate Third Class Nathan Taylor on the the USS Enterprise May 19, 2004, in this photo released by the Pentagon April 28, 2005.

U.S. Navy sailors perform a burial at sea ceremony for U.S. Navy Machinist's Mate Third Class Nathan Taylor on the the USS Enterprise May 19, 2004, in this photo released by the Pentagon April 28, 2005.

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Ordnanceman Airman Wong Thao cleans and inspects ordnance staged in the bomb farm on the flight deck aboard the USS Enterprise on September 8, 2006 in the Arabian Sea.

Ordnanceman Airman Wong Thao cleans and inspects ordnance staged in the bomb farm on the flight deck aboard the USS Enterprise on September 8, 2006 in the Arabian Sea.

Two Egyptian women stand on a beach in the port city of Ismailia, on the Suez Canal, 120 kilometers north of Cairo, as the US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise navigates towards the Gulf waters on August 1, 2007. less

Two Egyptian women stand on a beach in the port city of Ismailia, on the Suez Canal, 120 kilometers north of Cairo, as the US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise navigates towards the Gulf waters on ... more

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Lt. Brian Dennison hugs his twin boys, Logan and Grant, during the homecoming of the USS Enterprise at the Norfolk Naval Station July 15, 2011 in Norfolk, Va.

Lt. Brian Dennison hugs his twin boys, Logan and Grant, during the homecoming of the USS Enterprise at the Norfolk Naval Station July 15, 2011 in Norfolk, Va.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta (right), escorted by Commander of Strike Group Twelve Rear Admiral Walter E. Carter, Jr., watches day flight operations from the flight deck of the USS Enterprise on January 21, 2012 off of the southeastern coast of the United States. less

U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta (right), escorted by Commander of Strike Group Twelve Rear Admiral Walter E. Carter, Jr., watches day flight operations from the flight deck of the USS Enterprise on ... more